There are days when we could all use a lift in the form of a feel-good flick. A movie with characters who feel like friends, lines that make us laugh, and a story that’s the equivalent of a big hug. Already seen the film more times than you can remember? That’s even better. Research shows […]
From Rom-Coms to Nostalgia: 18 Feel-Good Movies to Watch Over and Over Again Continue Reading »
The most wonderful time of the year is here: City streets are sparkling, festive songs are playing on repeat, and Christmas markets are opening their doors, transporting visitors to snow globe-like whimsical wonderlands that look like pages pulled from a storybook. From the “Capital of Christmas” in Europe to unique celebrations in Africa and Asia,
Making Spirits Bright: Go Inside 22 Magical Holiday Markets Around the World Continue Reading »
Redonda was once an uninhabited, wild isle — a haven for seabirds and other wildlife. But humans descended upon the Caribbean island in the 19th century to mine for guano, bird excrement used for gunpowder and fertilizer, and brought with them non-native animals like goats and rats. The humans eventually left, but the invasive species
Once Barren and Overrun With Rats, This Lush Island Is Now a Protected Area Continue Reading »
More than two dozen oil platforms dot the waters off the coast of California. Of them, 15 are still active, a number that will shrink further as more are set to be decommissioned in the coming years. And just what to do with the disused platforms is currently the subject of debate. Some believe the
You’ve heard the old saying “It’s the thought that counts” — typically offered up off-handedly following the receipt of a less-than-thrilling present. But did you know the aphorism is actually backed by research? Dig into the science of great gift giving, and then put your thinking cap on as you peruse Nice News’ annual holiday
Nice News’ 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Something for Everyone on Your List Continue Reading »
Rohan and Anya Satija were just 10 and 8, respectively, when their family moved across the world from New Zealand to Austin, Texas, in 2017. Experiencing cultural barriers and feelings of isolation, the brother-sister duo both found solace in books as they adapted to their new life in the U.S. Now, six years later, they’re
If there is one beneficial habit the COVID-19 pandemic helped reinforce for many of us, it’s hand-washing. The practice is critical when it comes to staying healthy: An estimated 1 million deaths could be prevented annually if everyone regularly washed their hands. Unfortunately, in some under-resourced areas where soap and water aren’t as easily accessible,
In picturesque Bainbridge Island, Washington, a small town just a 35-minute ferry ride from Seattle, lush forest flora and ocean sunsets aren’t the only scenic vistas residents and visitors enjoy. More than 100 quirky, artistic, and often deeply meaningful mailboxes line the neighborhoods’ streets. Brothers Jim and Dick Strom turned a 1948 Packard sedan into
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One of the best parts of the Nice News community is that we’re not only sharing positive stories — we’re creating them. In December 2022, our parent company Pardon launched a year-end fundraiser for Family-to-Family, a grassroots, hunger-relief effort dedicated to providing food and other necessities to American families. We shared that fundraiser with Nice
It’s a little-known fact that Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA, was hard of hearing for much of her life. Now, more than a century after she started the enduring nonprofit, there’s a Girl Scout troop in Orange County, California, that’s carrying on her legacy in more ways
